Join us in congratulating Slade & Baker Vision Center’s very own Dr. Greg Parkhurst for being named to the Rising Stars list for 2013!

This is an honor received by NO more than 2.5% of physicians in a particular state or region. Now that is a small percentage. And as most of you know, the state of Texas is a BIG place so this is an even bigger honor here.

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Over 2 years ago Dr. Stephen Slade performed the first bladeless laser cataract surgery in the United States, using a femtosecond laser. Dr. Slade was recently on Great Day Houston describing this procedure and its added benefits. "We feel it adds a lot of precision, accuracy and reproducibility to a delicate operation." Click here for more information about bladeless cataract surgery or call (713) 626-5544 to schedule a consultation.

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Many people may suffer from cataracts for a long period of time without realizing that they are experiencing cataract symptoms. Most cataract patients will say that colors aren't as bright as they think they should be and may have a difficult time driving at night. The affects of Cataracts can come on slowly and gradually. About 50% of people over the age of 60 suffer from cataracts. Cataract surgery is one of the most common medical procedures performed in the today. Cataract surgery usually only lasts about 10-15mins and is typically an outpatient procedure.

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Glaucoma is considered a thief of sight. There are virtually no symptoms and once vision is lost, it's gone for good. As much as 40% of vision can be lost before someone notices what is happening. This condition is considered the leading cause of preventable blindness.

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As the holiday season gets closer, parents from all over are making their shopping lists and checking them twice, in efforts to make this year a memorable one for their youngsters. And while the kids may know which toys are the most popular, they do not think about which ones can potentially be dangerous. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, over 200,000 toy-related injuries were treated in U.S. hospitals in 2010; most of them under the age of 15. Our eye care professionals would like to remind parents about the dangerous affects toys can have on their children's eyes and also offer five tips on safe toy shopping this year.

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